LOOK: Private Island For Sale in Northern Minnesota!

By the time I graduated from Crosby-Ironton high school way back in the 1900s, it was far from its previous peak as a mining town and long into its low as a meth mecca the "antique capital of the world".

It's been well-documented that the Cuyuna Range was dying, and also well-documented is its rise to world prominence (in a very good way!). It's now a world mountain biking destination and the area is absolutely booming.

And here's your opportunity to own an island in the land of mountain biking!

Even gooder, the island is part of mainland property for sale.

Over 17 acres of land close to thousands of acres of state and federal land. The property also has a smaller island and a peninsula. If that sounds like a lot of lake shore, it is: between the islands, the peninsula, and the mainland, this property has over a mile (3500 feet) of lake shore!

If privacy is a big deal for you (like it is for most of us) this property is described as "extremely secluded", and the lake has no public access, either.

Perfect for building your dream home, cabin, or compound...or all three!

It's a fisherman's dream lake that's fed by a clean, clear, extremely private spring.

The only building on the property is a shed.

If you love to forage for berries, there are wild blueberries growing on the property!

Make your own centerpieces and bouquets from the abundant wildflowers

Need a turkey for a holiday meal?

Another reminder that there's over a mile of lakeshore!

If it's good enough for turtles, it's good enough for me!

This nature lover's dream property is currently listed at $649,999. Find more details on the Zillow listing.

Scoop it up and invite me fishing!